buono
good, tasty, delicious
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbwɔːno/
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Cultural Note
Italians express appreciation for food with great enthusiasm. 'Buono!' with hand gestures is one of the most recognizable Italian expressions. The superlative 'buonissimo!' (extremely delicious) is used liberally. Not complimenting a meal that someone cooked for you is considered quite rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Che buono questo risotto!
How delicious this risotto is!
La pasta della nonna e sempre buona.
Grandma's pasta is always good.
Buono! Ne voglio ancora!
Delicious! I want more!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | buone |
| masculine_plural | buoni |
| feminine_singular | buona |
| masculine_singular | buono |